Dalvin Cook Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is as volume-based RB1 in Week 15, as he has been for most of the season. He wasn't listed on the injury report at all on Friday and backup Alexander Mattison (ankle) being out definitely increases his projected workload. Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah will split the backup role, but it's unlikely that they'll see the type of volume that Mattison was getting. The Chargers Defense ranks 23rd in rush DVOA but has been stingy as of late as they've had key players return from injury. In fact, they haven't allowed a back to eclipse 63 total yards in their last three games. Start Cook as an RB1 this week as he's a lock for at least 20 touches and a good bet for a few red zone opportunities.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried 18 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Week 14's win over the Detroit Lions. He also caught both of his targets for 13 receiving yards. The score, Cook's league-leading 13th of the season, came on a three-yard scamper just before halftime. Cook received his normal workload and showed no ill-effects of the chest injury that sidelined him for the second half of Week 13's loss. Though he didn't explode for a monster day in this favorable matchup, fantasy owners will surely take the continued production from the stud third-year back. Keep firing up Cook as an elite RB1 for Week 15's road tilt with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dec. 8th • 7:59 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (chest) was not listed on the team's final injury report on Friday. The dynamic back will be in line for his typical huge workload in a mouth-watering matchup at home against the Detroit Lions. The Lions Defense ranks 20th in rush DVOA and they have given up the third-most points per game to the running back position on the season. Cook also already torched them for 149 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 7. There's definitely a chance that Alexander Mattison steals a few more touches than usual as the Vikings are favored by 13 points and the game could easily blow out. The team may even choose to give Cook a rest if they build a sizeable lead. All that being said, keep him locked in as an RB1 in a very favorable matchup at home. He is also a sneaky large-field tournament option to consider in daily formats.

Dec. 6th • 5:51 PM